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Which Mughal ruler is known for first using artillery and gunpowder in India?
Which Mughal ruler is known for first using artillery and gunpowder in India?
What was the title of Humayun's biography written by his sister?
What was the title of Humayun's biography written by his sister?
In which battle did Humayun face Sher Shah Suri for the first time?
In which battle did Humayun face Sher Shah Suri for the first time?
Who built Humayun's Tomb?
Who built Humayun's Tomb?
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Which battle occurred in 1526 and involved Babur and Ibrahim Lodhi?
Which battle occurred in 1526 and involved Babur and Ibrahim Lodhi?
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Which ruler died after falling from the stairs of Shermandal?
Which ruler died after falling from the stairs of Shermandal?
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What was Dinpanah intended as?
What was Dinpanah intended as?
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Which battle marked Babur's victory over the Medini Raja of Madhya Pradesh?
Which battle marked Babur's victory over the Medini Raja of Madhya Pradesh?
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What tax was established for farmers under the new land revenue system introduced in India?
What tax was established for farmers under the new land revenue system introduced in India?
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Which new judicial law was introduced for judicial purposes?
Which new judicial law was introduced for judicial purposes?
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Which ruler was the first Hindu emperor of Delhi in 350 years?
Which ruler was the first Hindu emperor of Delhi in 350 years?
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What important decree highlights the emperor's final decision-making power in adjudication?
What important decree highlights the emperor's final decision-making power in adjudication?
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Which city was built as the 6th foundational city of Delhi?
Which city was built as the 6th foundational city of Delhi?
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What significant tax did Akbar abolish that affected the Hindu population?
What significant tax did Akbar abolish that affected the Hindu population?
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What infrastructure was extended from Chittagong to Kabul?
What infrastructure was extended from Chittagong to Kabul?
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Who was the guardian of Akbar during his early reign?
Who was the guardian of Akbar during his early reign?
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Which of the following categories of land in the Zabti System is cultivated every year?
Which of the following categories of land in the Zabti System is cultivated every year?
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What is the basis for the Dahsala System used in the Zabti System?
What is the basis for the Dahsala System used in the Zabti System?
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Which of the following was NOT a member of Akbar's NAVRATNA?
Which of the following was NOT a member of Akbar's NAVRATNA?
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In the Mansabdari System, what does 'Zat' denote?
In the Mansabdari System, what does 'Zat' denote?
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What significant building is Shah Jahan credited with constructing?
What significant building is Shah Jahan credited with constructing?
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Which statement best describes the ideology behind Din-i-Ilahi?
Which statement best describes the ideology behind Din-i-Ilahi?
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Who was the pioneer Englishman that visited Akbar's court?
Who was the pioneer Englishman that visited Akbar's court?
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Which Mughal emperor authored 'Tuzukh-i-Jahangiri'?
Which Mughal emperor authored 'Tuzukh-i-Jahangiri'?
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Which title did Aurangzeb use during his reign?
Which title did Aurangzeb use during his reign?
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What was the status of land revenue under Akbar's system?
What was the status of land revenue under Akbar's system?
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Who was executed under Jahangir's rule?
Who was executed under Jahangir's rule?
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Which of the following land categories in the Zabti System indicates land that has been fallow for more than three years?
Which of the following land categories in the Zabti System indicates land that has been fallow for more than three years?
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What type of loans did Akbar offer to peasants?
What type of loans did Akbar offer to peasants?
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Which Mughal emperor reimposed the Jiziya tax?
Which Mughal emperor reimposed the Jiziya tax?
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What was one of the contributions of Dara Sikoh during Aurangzeb's reign?
What was one of the contributions of Dara Sikoh during Aurangzeb's reign?
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Which traveler came to India during Jahangir's reign?
Which traveler came to India during Jahangir's reign?
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What was a significant change made by Ahmad Shah Wali in 1425 AD?
What was a significant change made by Ahmad Shah Wali in 1425 AD?
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Which Sultan was known for his multilingual abilities and established an observatory at Daulatabad?
Which Sultan was known for his multilingual abilities and established an observatory at Daulatabad?
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What practice was prevalent among women during the Bahmani Kingdom?
What practice was prevalent among women during the Bahmani Kingdom?
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Which linguistic areas converged at the location where Ahmad Shah Wali moved the capital?
Which linguistic areas converged at the location where Ahmad Shah Wali moved the capital?
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What was a consequence of the split of the Bahmani Kingdom?
What was a consequence of the split of the Bahmani Kingdom?
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Who was the Wazir of Mohd Shah II that divided the empire into eight provinces?
Who was the Wazir of Mohd Shah II that divided the empire into eight provinces?
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What type of education was primarily available during the Bahmani Kingdom?
What type of education was primarily available during the Bahmani Kingdom?
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Which of the following practices was not known during the Bahmani Kingdom?
Which of the following practices was not known during the Bahmani Kingdom?
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What was the primary responsibility of a Jagirdar?
What was the primary responsibility of a Jagirdar?
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Who wrote 'Diwan-e-QutubShahi'?
Who wrote 'Diwan-e-QutubShahi'?
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Which system was introduced by Akbar in 1571 that combined civil and military responsibilities?
Which system was introduced by Akbar in 1571 that combined civil and military responsibilities?
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What does the term 'Mansab' refer to in the context of the Mansabdari System?
What does the term 'Mansab' refer to in the context of the Mansabdari System?
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What rights did Zamindars have under the Zamindari System?
What rights did Zamindars have under the Zamindari System?
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Which of the following ranks falls under the category of 'amirs' in the Mansabdari System?
Which of the following ranks falls under the category of 'amirs' in the Mansabdari System?
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What architectural marvel is credited to the Adil Shahi kings?
What architectural marvel is credited to the Adil Shahi kings?
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Under the Mansabdari System, how could the emperor manage the officials appointed?
Under the Mansabdari System, how could the emperor manage the officials appointed?
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Study Notes
Medieval History Prelims Notes
- Three invasions preceded the Delhi Sultanate
- 710 AD: Muhammad bin Qasim (Arab) defeated the Raja of Kucch
- 1025 AD: Mahmud of Ghazni (Turkish) destroyed Somnath
- Al-Biruni (11th century): Founder of Indology, studied Brahmanical texts, and translated Euclid's work into Sanskrit
- Tahqiq-i-Hind: Religious, literary, and scientific traditions of India
- Kitab-ul-Hind: Arabic language, social life, weights, and measures in India, each chapter of the text begins with a question
- Firdausi wrote the Shah Nama
- 1173 AD: Muhammad Ghori (Afghanistan) entered via the Bolan Pass
- 1191: First Battle of Tarain (Haryana), Ghori allied with Jaichand of Kannauj
- 1192: Second Battle of Tarain, Ghori defeated Jaichand and appointed his slave Qutubuddin Aibak
- 1194: Battle of Chandawar, marking the establishment of the Delhi Sultanate. Qutubuddin Aibak founded Qila Rai Pithora, the first major settlement in Delhi.
- Diwan-i-Wizarat: Finance, Iltutmish
- Diwan-i-Arz: Army, Balban
- Diwan-i-Riyasat: Revenue collection, Alauddin Khilji
- Diwan-i-Mustakhraj: Revenue collection, Alauddin Khilji
- Diwan-i-Kohi: Agriculture department, Muhammad bin Tughlaq
- Diwan-i-Khairat: Charity, Firoz Shah Tughlaq
- Diwan-i-Bandagan: Employment bureau, Firoz Shah Tughlaq
Administrative Departments
- Diwan-i-Wizarat: Finance
- Ariz: Military
- Bandgan: Slaves and prisoners of war
- Insha: Posts and letters
- Risalat: Religion
- Kohi: Agriculture -Muniha: Spies
- Mustakhraj: Tax collection
- Kazi: Judicial
Delhi Sultanate Summary
- Iltutmish made Delhi the capital
- Established a 40-member army elite, the Chahalgani
- Introduced the Iqtadari system (non-hereditary military/revenue)
- Balban strengthened the standing army, standardized weights/measures, and utilized a system of identifying soldiers called the Dagh system
- Alauddin Khilji introduced the first Sultanate standing army paid in cash, and the Dag and Hooli system in the army
- Implemented measures related to land measurement and revenue collection
- Muhammad bin Tughlaq made a series of controversial decisions.
- Feroz Shah Tughlaq re-established the Iqta system as hereditary.
Delhi Sultanate
- Four of five dynasties were Turkish; only the Lodhis were Afghan
- Slave Dynasty/Mamluks (1206-90)
- Qutubuddin Aibak (1206-10)
- Started the construction of the Qutub Minar, including a basement floor
- A new method to make use of Islamic knowledge was introduced to India's architectural style
- Iltutmish (1210-35)
- Made Delhi the capital
- Appointed the Chahalgani
- Introduced the Iqtadari system (non-hereditary military/revenue) measure of land
- Important figures including Feroz Shah Tughlaq
- Political figures like Allauddin Khalji are important figures also
Tughlaq (1321-1410)
- Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq (1320-25): Decreased taxes to 33%, built irrigation works like the Tughlaqabad Fort
- Muhammad bin Tughlaq (1325-51)
- Moved the capital from Delhi to Daulatabad
- Controversial policies, like introducing a token currency, agricultural reforms, and expeditions -Feroz Shah Tughlaq (1351-1388) -Revived the Iqta system
Sayyids (1414-51) & Lodhi (1451-1526)
- Successive Afghan dynasties
- Khizr Khan (founder)
- Mubarak Shah
- Muhammad Shah
- Alam Shah
- Bahlul Lodhi
- Sikandar Lodhi
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Test your knowledge on the Mughal Empire with this quiz focused on significant events and figures. Explore questions about rulers like Humayun and Babur, as well as important battles and historical contributions. Perfect for history enthusiasts eager to learn more about this influential dynasty.
